Angie Bowie quit Celebrity Big Brother to grieve for David Bowie

The former model said she became unwell because she didn't grieve for the late singer
Time to grieve: Angie Bowie
Channel 5
Emma Powell20 January 2016
The Weekender

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Angie Bowie has revealed she left Celebrity Big Brother to grieve for her ex-husband David Bowie.

Angie, 66, quit the Channel 5 reality show on Tuesday after a spokesperson said she had been feeling “unwell”.

The former model told Digital Spy that she fears she became ill because she did not grieve for David.

"One of the reasons I had to leave was to grieve for David Bowie,” she said.

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"But I was sick and I think I got sick because I didn't grieve. I'm not sure - I don't want to sound like a weirdo, but I don't get sick very often. My immune system must have been ready.

"I need some time [to process what's happened], but I'm going to be busy over the new two weeks. I guess I'll get to process it when I get home."

Show bosses were criticised for the way they handled the news of David’s death and Ofcom received 200 complaints after Tiffany Pollard mistakenly believed David Gest had died and kick started a furious row with Angie.

But Angie has defended the show’s handling of the situation.

"It wasn't disrespectful, it was all done very quietly,” she said. “My manager was there, they were very thoughtful and caring."

Celebrity Big Brother is on Channel 5 tonight at 9pm.

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